Yarra Flats Park, 10 km NE of the city, in suburban East Ivanhoe, nestled beside the Yarra River, features 85 ha of pastoral and heritage landscapes, natural bushland, shimmering wetlands, abundant birdlife and informal picnic areas.

There are 3.5 km of fine gravel trail, including a section of the long Main Yarra Trail.

The Yarra Flats area was originally inhabited by members of the Wurundjeri tribe of Aboriginals. The area is still significant to the existing descendants of the Wurundjeri. ... (more)